Property-specific Regulations for the Use of CDFW Lands

This table includes regulations that apply only to individual properties. Visitor use of all CDFW properties is also subject to the general regulations in sections 550 and 550.5, Title 14, CCR. Visitor use of wildlife areas is also subject to subsections 551(a) through 551(h) and any other sections of Title 14, CCR that may apply. Visitor use of ecological reserves is also subject to subsections 630(a) and (b) and any other sections of Title 14, CCR that may apply. Visitors to CDFW lands are responsible for knowing and following all applicable regulations. These regulations are available in the "California Waterfowl, Upland Game and Lands Regulations Booklet" on the Regulations page.

(d) Ecological Reserves with Hunting as a Designated Public Use: Unless listed and specified as allowed...below, hunting is prohibited on ecological reserves. Where hunting is allowed, it shall be subject to all applicable general hunting regulations and the area-specific regulations set forth in this subsection. (1) Allowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.

Antelope Valley

Wildlife Area

C

Sierra

551(m)(1)

(m) Wildlife Areas with Camping, Camp Trailers and Motorhomes as a Designated Use: Unless permitted in this subsection, camping and the use of camp trailers and motorhomes are prohibited on wildlife areas. For additional rules about camping on department lands, see subsection 550(p) of these regulations. (1) No motorhomes or camp trailers permited. Camping allowed only from May 1 through October 31.

Antelope Valley

Wildlife Area

C

Sierra

551(o)(1)

(o) Designated Closures and Restrictions on Wildlife Areas: Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the lawful possession of a concealed firearm as provided in subsection 550(cc)(1) of these regulations.(1) Closed to hunting from February 1 through June 30.

Apricum Hill

Ecological Reserve

Amador

630(h)(1)

Closed to all visitor use/access.

Ash Creek

Wildlife Area

B

Lassen & Modoc

551(m)(2)

(m) Wildlife Areas with Camping, Camp Trailers and Motorhomes as a Designated Use: Unless permitted in this subsection, camping and the use of camp trailers and motorhomes are prohibited on wildlife areas. For additional rules about camping on department lands, see subsection 550(p) of these regulations. (2)Allowed

Ash Creek

Wildlife Area

B

Lassen & Modoc

551(o)(2)

(o) Designated Closures and Restrictions on Wildlife Areas: Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the lawful possession of a concealed firearm as provided in subsection 550(cc)(1) of these regulations.(2) Portions of the area may be closed to all visitor entry from March 1 through August 15

Ash Creek

Wildlife Area

B

Lassen & Modoc

551(s)(1)

Pronghorn antelope hunt requirement: Allowed only with an Apprentice Zone 5-Big Valley tag available through the big game drawing.

Ash Creek

Wildlife Area

B

Lassen and Modoc

551(w)(1)

(w) Wildlife Areas That Require a Daily or Annual Lands Pass for Authorized Uses Other than Hunting (Lands Pass): Pursuant to subsection 550(c) and 550.5(c) of these regulations, it shall be unlawful for a visitor to enter any wildlife area, or portion thereof listed in this section, without carrying a valid Lands Pass or a valid hunting, fishing or trapping license on their person. A Lands Pass must be purchased in advance. Information on how to purchase a Lands Pass and exceptions to this requirement are provided in subsection 550.5(c). (1) Ash Creek Wildlife Area: Required.

Atascadero Creek Marsh

Ecological Reserve

Sonoma

No property-specific regulations.

Bair Island

Ecological Reserve

San Mateo

630(d)(2)

(d) Ecological Reserves with Hunting as a Designated Public Use: Unless listed and specified as allowed....below, hunting is prohibited on ecological reserves. Where hunting is allowed, it shall be subject to all applicable general hunting regulations and the area-specific regulations set forth in this subsection. (2) Waterfowl hunting only.

Bair Island

Ecological Reserve

San Mateo

630(h)(2)

Closed to all visitor use/access from February 15 through May 20.

Bakersfield Cactus

Ecological Reserve

Kern

No property-specific regulations.

Baldwin Lake

Designated simply as "Baldwin Lake"

C

San Bernardino

551(o)(3)

(o) Designated Closures and Restrictions on Wildlife Areas:
Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the lawful possession of a concealed firearm as provided in subsection 550(cc)(1) of these regulations.
(3) A hunter shall not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field.

Baldwin Lake

Designated simply as "Baldwin Lake"

C

San Bernardino

551(q)(1)

(q) Type C Wildlife Areas with Shoot Day Restrictions and/or Special Drawing Requirements: Unless identified with specific shoot days, seasonal closures or special drawing requirements below, or with closures identified in subsection 551(o), Type C wildlife areas are open daily. Information about special drawings is available at www.wildlife.ca.gov.
(1) Hunting is allowed only during waterfowl season and only on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Hunting is allowed only from a boat. Special draw entry permits are required for the first seven hunt days of waterfowl season.

Baldwin Lake

Designated simply as "Baldwin Lake"

C

San Bernardino

551(r)(1)

(r) Firearm Restrictions on Type C Wildlife Areas: The regulations in this subsection are in addition to the regulations regarding firearms in subsection 550(cc) of these regulations. The restrictions in this subsection do not prohibit the lawful possession of a concealed firearm as provided in subsection 550(cc)(1) of these regulations.
(1) Rifles and pistols are prohibited

Baldwin Lake

Designated simply as "Baldwin Lake"

C

San Bernardino

551(t)(1)

(t) Species Restrictions for Hunting on Type C Wildlife Areas: Only the species listed...below may be hunted (on this area). (1) Waterfowl, coots, and moorhens only.

Baldwin Lake

Ecological Reserve

San Bernadino

630(d)(3)

(d) Ecological Reserves with Hunting as a Designated Public Use: Unless listed and specified as allowed...below, hunting is prohibited on ecological reserves. Where hunting is allowed, it shall be subject to all applicable general hunting regulations and the area-specific regulations set forth in this subsection. (3) Waterfowl and upland game only. Waterfowl hunting shall be from boats only.

Baldwin Lake

Ecological Reserve

San Bernadino

630(e)(2)

(e) Fishing Restrictions and Additional Regulations on Ecological Reserves Pursuant to Subsection 550(h) of These Regulations: Except as otherwise provided ...below, fishing for non-commercial purposes is allowed in ecological reserves but is limited to angling from shore. Fishing for commercial purposes is prohibited on ecological reserves. (2) Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve: Fishing Prohibited.

Baldwin Lake

Ecological Reserve

San Bernadino

630(f)(1)

Swimiming: Prohibited Boating: Allowed only for waterfowl hunting.

Ballona Wetlands

Ecological Reserve

Los Angeles

630(e)(3)

(e) Fishing Restrictions and Additional Regulations on Ecological Reserves Pursuant to Subsection 550(h) of These Regulations: Except as otherwise provided ...below, fishing for non-commercial purposes is allowed in ecological reserves but is limited to angling from shore. Fishing for commercial purposes is prohibited on ecological reserves. (3) Ballona Wetlands: Fishing prohibited except from designated areas on the shore of the Ballona Creek flood control channel or from a boat within the channel. Barbless hooks only.

Ballona Wetlands

Ecological Reserve

Los Angeles

630(f)(2)

Swimming: Prohibited. Boating: Allowed only within the Ballona Creek flood control channel.

Ballona Wetlands

Ecological Reserve

Los Angeles

630(g)(1)

Bicycles: Allowed only on the designated path on the north side of the Ballona Creek flood control channel. Horses and Pack Stock: Prohibited.